Comments on: Applied kinesiology, chiropractic, and “flat feet”

By: The Diaphragm: A Hidden “Cause” of Low Back Pain « Dr. Rob D'Aquila

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:56:15 +0000

[...] on the diaphragm due to its attachments. For more information on overpronation of the feet, click here. Additionally, the psoas and QL should be tested for inherent dysfunction and corrected [...]

By: Kate Bishop

Kate Bishop — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:25:48 +0000

So glad to read this! I am a TFH kinesiologist and have been trying to persuade my flat footed teen son to wear some orthotics and to let me work on his muscles & posture….your article here backs up exactly what I’ve said – Hurrah!

Kate (UK)

By: The problem with high-heeled shoes « Dr. Rob D'Aquila

The problem with high-heeled shoes « Dr. Rob D'Aquila — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:58:16 +0000

[...] using the ankle muscles that are designed to hold up the arch and flex and extend the foot) or has “flat feet”, the extensor muscles will become inhibited. Over time, this can lead to spinal joint and disc [...]

By: Achilles tendonitis, applied kinesiology, and chiropractic « Dr. Rob D'Aquila

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:11:59 +0000

[...] misalignments or abnormalities like dysfunction in the joints of the foot and ankle (including over-pronation), or a short leg can also be a cause. However, the most common cause is an over-contraction of the [...]

By: Bursitis « Dr. Rob D'Aquila

Bursitis « Dr. Rob D'Aquila — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:37:17 +0000

[...] structural reason for “hip”, or trochanteric bursitis is excessive foot pronation (or “flat feet”). [the (greater) trochanter is bony eminence on the upper, outer part of the femur, or thigh bone] [...]

By: Snapping hip syndrome, applied kinesiology, and chiropractic « Dr. Rob D'Aquila

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:38:55 +0000

[...] common causes are a dropping of the arch (or overpronation) in the foot that causes twisting or torque of the lower leg that again distorts the forces coming [...]